Non-Invasive and Patient-Friendly
Portable bladder scanners provide a non-invasive alternative to catheterization for assessing bladder volume and post-void residual (PVR) urine. This reduces patient discomfort and eliminates the risks associated with invasive procedures, such as infection and trauma.
Accurate and Immediate Results
These devices deliver accurate, real-time measurements of bladder volume and PVR, supporting prompt diagnosis and effective treatment decisions. The speed of assessment is especially valuable in surgical and post-operative settings, where timely intervention can prevent complications.
Prevention of Unnecessary Catheterization
By accurately determining bladder volume, portable scanners help clinicians avoid unnecessary catheterizations, which are a major risk factor for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Studies show that using bladder scanners can reduce unnecessary catheterizations by 16% to 47% and lower UTI rates by 38% to 72%.
Reduced Infection Risk
The reduction in catheter use directly leads to fewer urinary tract infections (UTIs), improving patient safety and outcomes. This is particularly important in urology centers, where post-surgical patients are at higher risk for such complications.
Portability and Workflow Efficiency
Portable bladder scanners are compact, easy to use, and can be operated at the bedside, in outpatient clinics, or even during home visits. Their mobility enhances workflow efficiency, allowing rapid assessments without transferring patients or waiting for fixed imaging resources.
Broad Clinical Applications
In urology surgery centers, portable bladder scanners are used for:
- Assessing urinary retention and incomplete bladder emptying.
- Monitoring post-operative bladder function and recovery.
- Evaluating patients with neurogenic bladder, enlarged prostate, or urinary incontinence.
- Detecting complications such as blocked catheters or post-surgical urinary retention.
Cost-Effectiveness
Although the initial investment in portable bladder scanners may be higher, the reduction in catheter-related complications, infections, and hospital length of stay leads to significant cost savings for healthcare facilities over time.
Improved Patient Outcomes
By enabling early detection of urinary retention and infection risk, portable bladder scanners contribute to better patient monitoring, faster recovery, and overall improved clinical outcomes in urology surgery centers
